Hyphenation ofgebruikersinformatie

Dutch Word Analysis: gebruikersinformatie

1. Examination & Pronunciation:

The word "gebruikersinformatie" (user information) is a compound noun in Dutch. It's pronounced with a relatively even stress distribution, though the penultimate syllable tends to receive slightly more emphasis. The 'g' is a voiced velar fricative /ɣ/, and the 'ui' is a diphthong.

2. Syllable Division:

Following Dutch syllabification rules, which generally favor open syllables (CV) and avoid breaking up diphthongs, the word divides as follows (see JSON output for the orthographic representation).

3. Morphemic Analysis:

• Prefix: ge- (origin: Germanic, function: nominalizing prefix, often forming nouns from verbs)
• Root: bruik- (origin: Germanic, related to gebruik 'use', function: base of the word, denoting 'use')
• Suffix: -ers- (origin: Germanic, function: agentive suffix, indicating 'those who use' or 'users')
• Suffix: -infor- (origin: English/International, function: part of the compound, denoting 'information')
• Suffix: -matie (origin: French/Latin, function: nominalizing suffix, forming nouns)

4. Stress Identification:

The primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable: in-for-ma-tie. Dutch stress is often predictable, falling on the penultimate syllable in many words, especially those with suffixes.

5. Phonetic Transcription:

/ɣəˈbɾœykərsɪnfɔrmaːti/

6. Edge Case Review:

Dutch allows for some flexibility in compound word stress, but the penultimate syllable rule is generally followed. The 'rs' cluster is a common feature and doesn't pose a special syllabification challenge.

7. Grammatical Role:

"gebruikersinformatie" functions solely as a noun. Syllabification and stress remain consistent regardless of its grammatical context within a sentence.

8. Definition & Semantics:

• Definition: Information about users.
• Translation: User information
• Grammatical Category: Noun (de)
• Synonyms: gebruikersgegevens (user data)
• Antonyms: None directly applicable.
• Examples:
  • "De privacy van de gebruikersinformatie is belangrijk." (The privacy of user information is important.)
  • "We analyseren de gebruikersinformatie om de website te verbeteren." (We analyze user information to improve the website.)

9. Phonological Comparison:

• computerwinkel (computer store): com-pu-ter-win-kel. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• telefoonnummer (telephone number): te-le-foon-num-mer. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.
• werkgelegenheid (employment): werk-ge-le-gen-heid. Similar syllable structure, stress on the penultimate syllable.

The consistent stress pattern in these words demonstrates the prevalence of penultimate stress in Dutch, particularly in compound nouns. The differences lie in the specific consonant clusters and vowel qualities, but the syllabification principles remain the same.

10. Division Rules:

• Rule 1: Avoid Breaking Diphthongs: The 'ui' in gebruik remains intact as a single syllable.
• Rule 2: Open Syllable Preference: Dutch favors open syllables (CV). This influences the division between vowels and consonants.
• Rule 3: Compound Word Syllabification: Compound words are treated as a single unit for syllabification, but individual morphemes influence the division.
• Rule 4: Consonant Cluster Handling: Consonant clusters like 'rs' are generally kept together within a syllable.

11. Special Considerations:

The 'g' sound can vary regionally (voiced /ɣ/ vs. voiceless /x/). This doesn't affect syllabification. The compound nature of the word requires careful consideration of morpheme boundaries.